A NEW sustainable town plan for part of Waterford city will act as a showcase for future community developments in Ireland, a labour party councillor said yesterday.

THERE’S a touch of musical chairs in the upper echelons of Waterford’s residential market, with the buyer of a €1.95 modern mansion now selling his own fine period home, seeking over €1 million.

MAJOR roads projects should be delivered quicker and cheaper because of a nationwide slow-down in other construction projects, the National Roads Authority said yesterday.